2000 Ford Focus Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
- 94
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 94 stored complaint records:
- 7 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- rear brakes · 8 records
- brakes applied · 7 records
- rear wheel · 6 records
- brakes replaced · 6 records
- brake pads · 6 records
- replaced rotors · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 15 |
| 1–30k mi | 12 |
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BRAKES AND AIR BAGS FAILED
ODI 9006333
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension
Problems with brake equipment. The vehicle has been to the dealer at least 4 times for a crunching sound when driving over bumps.. The brakes squealed when they were applied, the consumer was told they were fixed, however the problem resurfaced. *jb
ODI 10011335
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brakes squeak, excessive break dust on the front wheels.*ph the consumer was informed by the dealer, that the brake dust was normal. The rear shoes pad assemblies and rotors were replaced at least four times. The last time the dealer told the consumer the left right ebrake cable spring retainer had popped out the backing plate which caused the shoes to not retract all the way. The dealer put the retainer back and…
ODI 10037976
Filler Pipe And Cap · Foundation Components · Power Steering Fluid · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Structure
There was noise in the front and cargo area of the vehicle, the trunk did not close easily, the doors and the brakes squeaked. Scc
ODI 567497
Automatic Transmission · Belts And Associated Pulleys · Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Wheel Bearing
Gas mileage is poor on this size veh--motor kicks into neutral while driving at higher speeds. Dealer keeps telling me there is no problem/cannot duplicate, 4 incidents, this is very freighting. Especially in heavy traffic & cannot get off the road fast. Brakes wear between 16000 and 18000 miles with normal driving. The motor belt had to be replaced at 22000 miles. This never happened so soon with any vehicle i have…
ODI 10006951
Air Bags · Electrical · Engine And Engine Cooling · Exhaust System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train · Power Window Devices And Controls · Seat Belts · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Structure · Unknown Or Other
I bought the car in june of 2000 since this time the car has had a number of recalls on the car. I feel that the people that bought the 2000 model of this car should not be liable to pay the amount the contact was signed. Due to the fact that at the time the car was bought, the people that bought the car didn't know that most of the car's life would be in the shop being fixed. Also ford knew that the focus was prone…
ODI 10069304
Engine · Fuel Gauge System · Ignition · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tires · Trunk Lid
1st recall,6/2000 shop for a/c problem,9/2000 shop for 7 days for ac problem,1/2002 shop 7days for engine work,recalls x 4 or 5 not sure about dates there has been so many on this car,problems with not starting ,gas gauge, tire replacement 3 sets in less then 3 years, hesitation,poor gas milage,brakes squealing, trunk does not close properly,10/2003 has been in shop for 3 weeks for possible engine work. Dealer can…
ODI 10045586
Emission Control · Engine · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicle experienced brake problems, it made a loud noise while driving, and oxygen sensor failed. Also, engine problems. Oil was leaking from the oil pan under the motor. Owner was referred to the state attorney general's office to seek protection under the lemon law. *ak
ODI 10044236
Automatic Transmission · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Automatic transmission slips gears while driving causing the vehicle to jerk. Also, a squeaking noise is heard when applying pressure to the brake pedal. Dealer attempted to fix the transmission and the brakes but has not remedied the problems. *ak
ODI 10040807
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THE BRAKES MADE A LOUD NOISE. *JB
ODI 10022432
Engine · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Power Window Devices And Controls · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Intermittent stalling. Also, the brakes, power locks and windows failed. *ak *jb
ODI 10017574
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The brakes wore excessively. The brakes had to be replaced continuously. *nlm
ODI 10016102
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Front brake pad and rotor out at 19,000, ford will not fix this common problem. *jb ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis******769767
ODI 10007175
Ignition · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Structure · Tires
The key would not turn once in the ignition and was difficult to remove, the dealer replaced the ignition tumbler. The consumer has also replaced the brakes, tires and radiator deflector. *nlm
ODI 10004336
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
Consumer has experienced many problems with this vehicle. There is occasional grinding noises when braking suddenly, the brake pedals squeak, the transmission jumps out of gear, there are problems when accelerating, the vehicle stalls when driving above 55 mph, the cruise control is inoperative, and various electrical problems. *jg *jb
ODI 10001491
Electrical System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Consumer called complaining about having problems with the electrical system on the vehicle. Also stated that the power windows does not work also the power locks on the vehicle do not work. Dealer was contacted and vehicle was taken to the shop on three different times and it was finely fixed but consumer still thinks that the vehicle still has different issues. Ts the brakes squealed, and the vehicle would shut…
ODI 10001270
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brakes have been making noise, dealer said due to wear and tear on the vehicle.
ODI 9002496
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Consumer noticed excessive usage front brake every 10000 miles. Dealer has replaced pad and rotors. Please provide further information.. Ts
ODI 8022919
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The consumer called complaining about problems with the brakes. The brakes experienced wear due to faulty rotors and pads. The manufacturer was contacted but refused to reimburse the consumer. *mr *scc *nlm
ODI 8022557
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